Scoped, real deliverables
You are given a problem with a definition of done, not busywork to fill a timesheet.
Real work, real supervision
A structured internship on live problems with a named mentor, weekly reviews and a deliverable you can show. Not shadowing, and not a certificate for attendance.
You are given a problem with a definition of done, not busywork to fill a timesheet.
One person accountable for your progress, with weekly one-to-one reviews.
Code review, design critique or analysis review — the standard you will meet in a job.
A documented deliverable plus a letter describing what you actually did.
Your background and interest are matched to a suitable brief and mentor.
Access, tooling, and a written brief with a definition of done.
Weekly cycles with standups and a review at the end of each.
Feedback is applied and re-reviewed, exactly as it would be on a team.
Documented handover, certificate and completion letter.
Structured enough to satisfy college internship requirements.
The gap most junior applications fail on.
Demonstrable work in the new field, not just a course certificate.
Tell an advisor your schedule and your goal — they will point you to the right format, even if it is not this one.